Mixed Aviator Hat Repeat Rounds 2 and 3 Until Hat Measures 4” Solids™, Art

Hat circumference measures 22” (56 cm). Shape Crown Round 1: *K2, K2tog; repeat from * Special Abbreviation around—30 sts. M1 = Make 1 stitch. With the right needle Round 2: Purl. from the back of the work, pick up the Round 3: *K1, K2tog; repeat from * strand between the last stitch knitted and around--20 sts. the next stitch. Place this strand onto the Round 4: Purl. KNIT left needle and knit through the back of Round 5: * K2tog; repeat from * around— SKILL LEVEL the loop. 10 sts. EASY Cut yarn and with yarn needle, draw EARFLAPS (make 2) through remaining 10 sts twice. Draw up With A, cast on 4 sts. firmly; fasten securely. Designed by Laura Bain Row 1: Knit. Row 2: K1, M1, K2, M1, K1—6 sts. Hat Brim What you will need: Rows 3–9: Knit. With B, pick up 14 sts evenly in front of hat. Cut yarn and place first Earflap (6 sts) on a Row 1: Knit, turn work. RED HEART® Mixology Solids™: 1 ball 402 Grey A st holder. Set aside. Repeat Row 1 until piece measures 3” (8 cm) RED HEART® Mixology Swirl™: Make second Earflap, but do not cut yarn. from picked up sts. 1 ball 9969 Moonlit B Bind off and cut yarn, leaving a long tail. HAT Turn brim up to the right side of the hat. Susan Bates® Double pointed Using yarn from second Earflap, turn work With long tail and yarn needle and using needles: 1 set 10mm [US 15] and knit across second Earflap. Cast on photo for guidance, sew brim to hat. Susan Bates® Crochet hook: 14 sts. Knit across first Earflap sts from st 11.5mm [US P-16] holder. Cast on 14 sts—40 sts. EARFLAP LINING (make 2) Join, being careful not to twist sts, and place With B, cast on 4 sts. Stitch holder, stitch marker, yarn marker for beginning of round. Row 1: Knit. needle Round 1: Knit the first Earflap sts, work the Row 2: K1, M1, K2, M1, K1—6 sts. GAUGE: 8 sts = 4” (10 cm); 8 14 new cast on sts (back of hat), knit the Rows 3–9: Knit. rows = 4” (10 cm) in garter stitch. second Earflap sts, and work the 14 new Bind off. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any cast on sts (front of hat). Continued... size needles to obtain the gauge. Round 2: Purl. Round 3: Knit. RED HEART Mixology Mixed Aviator Hat Repeat Rounds 2 and 3 until hat measures 4” Solids™, Art. E837 (10 cm), ending on a purl row. available in 5.0 oz (141 g) 70 yd (64 m) balls Combine Mixology Solids and Swirl for this knit hat with unique aviator styling. You’ll look great RED HEART Mixology Swirl™, Art. E839 while staying warm! This unisex style is the perfect available in 4.0 oz (113 g) 59 yd (54 m) balls idea for gift giving!

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RedHeart.com Find more ideas & inspiration: redheart.com ©2015RHK0116-018006M Coats & Clark | LAST UPDATED: AUGUST 1, 2019 MIXED AVIATOR HAT | KNITPage 1 of 22 FINISHING Place one earflap and one earflap lining with wrong sides together. Insert crochet hook into the top of the earflap at front of hat and with B, sc around edge of earflap lining and first earflap. Continue working sc across the back of the hat. Attach second earflap lining to second earflap. Work sc around to attach second earflap and earflap lining. Fasten off at top front of second ear flap. Cut yarn. If desired, use yarn needle and tails from earflap lining to sew tops of lining to hat. Weave in all loose ends.

ABBREVIATIONS K = knit; k2tog = knit the next 2 sts together; mm = millimeters; P = Purl; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es); * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated.